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EU Condemns Serbia's Violent Crackdown on Protests

7/6/2025

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The European Union has strongly condemned Serbia's violent crackdown on student-led protests calling for early elections and government accountability. Riot police unleashed excessive force, leading to numerous arrests and injuries. President Aleksandar Vucic labeled the protests as foreign-backed terrorism, raising concerns among international observers about the potential impact on Serbia's EU accession hopes.

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The European Union has strongly condemned Serbia's violent crackdown on student-led protests calling for early elections and government accountability. Riot police unleashed excessive force, leading to numerous arrests and injuries. President Aleksandar Vucic labeled the protests as foreign-backed terrorism, raising concerns among international observers about the potential impact on Serbia's EU accession hopes.